MS14-007: Vulnerability in Direct2D Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2912390)

high Nessus Plugin ID 72430

Synopsis

The remote Windows host is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability.

Description

The remote Windows host is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability due to the way Windows components handle 2D geometric figures. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take complete control over a target system by tricking a user into viewing a specially crafted figure in Internet Explorer.

Solution

Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 7, 2008, 8, 8.1, 2012 and 2012 R2.

See Also

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-019/

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2014/ms14-007

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 72430

File Name: smb_nt_ms14-007.nasl

Version: 1.8

Type: local

Agent: windows

Published: 2/12/2014

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Temporal Score: 6.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 2/11/2014

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/11/2014

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2014-0263

BID: 65393

IAVB: 2014-B-0014

MSFT: MS14-007

MSKB: 2912390